Garmin MARQ Expedition vs. Garmin Forerunner 45S

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Garmin MARQ Expedition and Garmin Forerunner 45S. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare size, design, functions, battery capacities, but also other key features of both smartwatches and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the watch that best fits your needs and expectations.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin MARQ Expedition vs. Garmin Forerunner 45S Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Product Type Smart watch Sport watch
Supported Host Device OS iOS, Android iOS, Android
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Width 46 mm 39.5 mm
Height 46 mm 39.5 mm
Depth 14.2 mm 11.4 mm
Weight 94 g 32 g
Body Material Titanium, leather -
Protection Waterproof Waterproof
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Sensors Accelerometer, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, thermometre, altimeter, heart rate, VO2 max, barometric altimeter Accelerometer, heart rate
Tracking Data Distance, time, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, floors climbed, blood oxygen saturation, pace, stress level Distance, time, speed, calories burned, sleep activity, heart rate, stress level
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, find phone function, call alerts, Bluetooth Smart technology, automatic exercise recognition, VIRB control, Move IQ, Side Swipe interface, Find my Device, Downloadable workouts, sunrise/sunset times, LiveTrack, Group LiveTrack, Live Event Sharing, Live Delta Time, auto lap splits, TrueUp, Body Battery, auto pause, auto lap, Physio TrueUp, Garmin AutoShot, TracBack, TruSwing, UltraTrac Music remote handling, find phone function, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device
Notifications Calendar, SMS, Email Calendar, Email, social apps
Vibrating Alert Yes Yes
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver -
Payment Technology Garmin Pay -
CONNECTIVITY Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+/ANT Bluetooth, ANT+
Bluetooth Profiles Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) -
DISPLAY Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels 208 x 208 pixels
Screen Size 1.2" 1.04"
Screen Protection Sapphire glass -
INPUT DEVICE Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Type Touch sensitive screen -
CASE Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Crystal Type Domed sapphire crystal -
Case Shape Round Round
Bezel Titanium -
Case Details - White | Iris | Black
BAND Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S
Band Width 22 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 135-213 mm 124-185 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type - Buckle
Band Material Leather Silicone
Band Colour - White | Iris | Black
STORAGE Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Storage Capacity 32 GB -
BATTERY Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Battery Life 12 day(s) -
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 28 hour(s)
GPS with Music mode - up to 9 hour(s)
Training mode - up to 48 hour(s)
GPS mode - up to 13 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin MARQ Expedition Garmin Forerunner 45S
Included Accessories Charging cable Charging/data cable
Preloaded Software Calendar, Chronograph, Alarm Clock, Weather, Timer, Find My Phone, Fitness Age, Move IQ, Garmin Pay, CONNECT IQ, Spotify, Find My Watch, Race App -
Max Depth of Water Resistance 100 m 50 m
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